It was about 5" at 50yds. I don't recall what bullet it was, but it was factory stuff. I don't know if it was older or not, but I owned it about 8 years ago, and it was used then.
I would buy another without question. I think I just got a stinker. As a handloader, you'll have a much better shot at accrurate loads.
5" at 50 yards, eh? Well, if it was 8 years ago, it was not one of the new run of stainless/synthetic one's out with the 1-in-20 twist, so I am cautiously optimistic. I figure that from a safety standpoint, the magazine fed, bolt-action carbine would be PERFECT for the little-guy when he grows up and can join me hunting. Plus, I can play with it for 10-years or so until that happens.....
Thanks for the info. I am much less worried if you didn't try and work up a bunch of loads with different bullets/weights/powders etc...
One other thing, did you float the barrel and bed it if it was a wood stock?
